Now, I’m not usually someone who signs up for books (or movies) that are meant to make me cry, but I think I’ve actually had an epiphany here about the difference between a tear-jerker and a genuinely touching and emotional story.  Todd Johnson achieves the latter with THE SWEET BY AND BY because he didn’t set out to jerk your tears, he set out to tell a story about people who are often marginalized or ignored.  At first glance this book seems to be about aging and dying, but when you get to the heart of the matter it’s really about living and love.

Read it.  You’ll be glad you did.  But first, check out my talk with Todd, where I can barely hold back the tears!

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– Dana Barrett, Podcast Host

I had the opportunity to speak to Lisa on the phone recently about her latest book, why you should consider it for book club and what the genre of literary suspense actually is.  We also tackled some of the big questions in the book like “Was love really real if it didn’t last?”, and “Does someone have to know all your secrets in order to truly know you?”.

Though this was the first Lisa Unger book I had read, it will definitely not be the last.

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The book doesn’t choose a cause but gives you options whether you prefer fair trade, organic, all natural or buying local.  The other cool thing about the book is that Summer Rayne actually tried many of the products herself and tells you which are her favorites.

The book is more of a resource than the kind of thing you’ll want to sit down and read cover to cover.  Instead, you’ll want to keep it handy and have it as a reference to look at before you get your money out and start spending.

Enjoy the interview, and click here to check out the rest of the great authors talking about their books on our podcast page!